An Intro to Gemstone Clarity Clarity is key when it comes to showcasing a gemstone’s sparkle and color. The clarity that is deemed acceptable varies for colored gemstones. Aquamarine, blue topaz and citrine naturally have fewer inclusions, while other gemstones, like emeralds and rubies, tend...
As they climbed down into the deep blue, they had one question: would the sharks still be there? Their relief to find the threshers spread through the community; all 4,000 of Malapascua’s residents, from the fishermen to hoteliers, rely on those fish with the long, whip-like t...
Paired with light coloured or white tiles the grout creates definition, and the eye is drawn to the geometric patterns created by the contrasting coloured grout lines. Alternatively, pair this dark grey grout colour with grey or grey-blue tiles to create a more blended feel. Use it alongside ...
Lasers can also be used to saw diamonds, but the process takes hours. During the sawing step, the cutter decides which parts of the diamond will become the table (the flat top of the stone with the greatest surface area) and the girdle (the outside rim of the diamond at the point of...
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Lapis Lazuli connects you with your inner wisdom so that you can feel secure and confident in your decisions. This brilliant blue stone connects with the third eye chakra to release tension and expand the mind. By inducing a calming energy, Lapis Lazuli allows you to step into your power and...
They use music as a consolation or an escape. They enter an ideal world where one doesn't have to think of the realities of everyday life. Of course they aren't thinking about the music either. Music allows them to leave it, and they go off to a place to dream, dreaming because ...
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Many people like to use tumbled stones when they are practicing mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual healing techniques. Chakra stones: Chakras are "spiritual centers" of the body. Commonly used chakra stones include: amethyst (crown chakra), sodalite (brow chakra), blue lace agate (throat chakr...
Use a camera:Faint auroras can be hard to spot with the naked eye, but a camera with a long exposure, especially a modern smartphone, can reveal subtle hints of color that might otherwise go unnoticed. Try scanning the sky with your camera to see if anything pops. That way, you'll kno...